Press the part of the shoulder that hurts, or pick it from the list. Each area has its own page.
See a GP or physio first if you have any of these
- Shoulder pain with chest tightness and trouble breathing
- A shoulder that looks out of place or has changed shape
- An arm that cannot be moved after an injury
- Sudden or very bad shoulder pain
- An arm or shoulder that feels hot or cold to touch
- Pins and needles that do not go away
- Pain that started after an injury or accident, like a fall
- Feeling feverish or unwell
- Fever, night sweats or weight loss
- Pain that is getting worse or has not eased after 2 weeks
On the front of the shoulder
- Top of the shoulder, at the end of the collarbone
- Front of the shoulder
- Outside of the shoulder and upper arm
On the back of the shoulder
General information, not a diagnosis. The text has not yet been reviewed by a physiotherapist.